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Section 10 First Aid & Injury Management

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10.1 Policy

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is committed to ensuring that workplace injuries are treated promptly and effectively to ensure a full recovery. Due to the nature of contractual work based on deliverables the ability to offer meaningful work will be determined on a project by project basis. Where possible modified work will be offered to assist in the continuation and return to work of injured workers.

The function of the First Aid & Injury Management program is to:

Establish a clear process for employees following an injury.

Minimize the impact of work-related injuries on productivity.

Ensure fair and consistent treatment of injured workers.

10.2 Responsibilities

Management

Conduct first aid assessments for worksites and projects.

Ensure adequate first aid coverage is provided.

Ensure adequate first aid equipment is provided.

Ensure first aid attendants receive adequate training.

Ensure first aid procedures are developed.

Track first aid and medical aid incidents and compile statistics.

Supervisors

Ensure all first aid reports are completed and sent to the Safety Coordinator.

Assist the first aid attendant if requested.

Where possible, accompany injured worker to the hospital or medical clinic after an injury.

Where possible create modified duties to assist in recovery.

Worker

Report all injuries immediately.

Obtain first aid and if necessary timely medical aid.

Participate in any modified duties.

First Aid Attendant

Promptly provide injured workers with a level of care within the scope of each attendant’s training.

Objectively record reported signs and symptoms of injuries.

Refer injured workers to medical treatment, if injuries are serious or beyond the scope of an attendant’s training.

Be physically and mentally capable of safely and effectively preforming required first aid duties.

Maintain clean, hygienic first aid equipment and facilities.

Inspect and inventory first aid equipment and materials. Ensure the Safety Coordinator is informed of any equipment and materials that needs to be re-purchased.

10.3 Program Overview

The First Aid Program is implemented on all BCCF worksites. All fixed worksites and project sites have designated attendants and first aid kits available. The following are the basic components of the First Aid Program.

First Aid Assessment

When: Conducted before a project begins.

Who: Assessed by the Safety Coordinator or Project Coordinator.

Tool: Project Safety Assessment (Step 4)

Review: Reviewed and revised if required:

Before new project starts.

Annually.

Documentation: A copy of the PSA will be kept by the workers throughout the project term. The PSA will also be kept electronically on the BCCF server.

First Aid Treatment

When: Provided when the First Aid Attendant is notified of an injured worker.

Step 4 First Aid Attendant: In consultation with the worker decide if modified work options are possible using the Guidelines for Modified Work. Send copy of First Aid Record to the Safety Coordinator.

Step 5 Worker: Returns to work with modified duties.

Within two weeks if the worker has not returned to full duties medical treatment may be required.

Procedure: First Aid – Medical Attention Sought

Step 1 Worker: After injury, call for the first aid attendant or report to first aid attendant.